Minimork Update

After a few days of recovery for mom we have been discharged from the hospital. We ended up staying one extra day since it was just nice to keep close to little Porter. We still don't know how long she will have to stay here but most people estimate it will be a few weeks. As there is part of me that would love to bring her home, I know full well that this is for the best. We are also very thankful of the great staff at the hospital. We have learned some things that should really help us going forward. It has been helpful to always have someone there to answer our questions.

We were relieved to see her the morning after that she had been moved out of an Isolette into a regular bassinet. It is also really good to know that all systems are looking good. No need for extra oxygen, those little lungs are working great! At first, her digestive system wasn't exactly kicking in gear but it looks like that has changed. Once she got a hold of mom's milk, she started eating well. Good thing too as that hopefully will be all she is getting for a while :-)

However, she did seem a bit cold this morning and combined with a little hint of Jaundice so they have moved her back into the Isolette. They have told us again and again that this is quite common. The little one's system is still immature and needs to work this stuff through and a little help will be all it takes. Hopefully she will only be in this bed for a few days.

Since we had really just begun to spend time with her, this is a little hard on Aub. We have to limit the time we have her out of the unit as the more continuous treatment she gets, the less time she has to spend in there. They have these cute little eye protection pieces that look like little sunglasses. Really, it looks like she is just getting a good base tan for Heidi's wedding. :-)

Right now our schedule is kind of up in the air but really we will probably be there together twice a day for some one on one time with her. Consider us the milk truck and we make two

deliveries a day. Keep those good thoughts and prayers coming our way. I have all faith that our little one will be coming home soon.